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Pine Valley Middle School Health Fair

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

This past Thursday, I was fortunate enough to be able to educate the students on eye health at Pine Valley Middle School Health Fair in San Ramon.  I am thankful to our staff for putting together fun goody bags for the students so they can learn about eye health...


Doc is there something in my eye?

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

A patient came to our office with foreign body sensation, redness and blurred vision in the right eye. She was seen at an urgent care clinic and referred to our office for continuation of care...


Color for the Colorblind

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Color blindness is a condition where a person’s eyes cannot see color accurately and have difficulty telling colors apart...


Travel Tips for Your Eyes

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

It is holiday season again! Many of us will be heading to the mountains, traveling to see relatives  or taking a nice vacation to a warm place.


Dry Eye Disease: Why is it important to get your tears analyzed?

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Dry eye is a disease that affects the quality and quantity of tears on the ocular surface of the eye. This results in foreign body sensation, discomfort, redness, and visual disturbance...


6 tips to Survive Eye Allergy Season

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Spring is just around the corner and along with it comes allergy season.  According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, 50 million people have eye allergies affecting 30% of adults and 40% of children


FLEX Season: Use your FSA or HSA for your Eyes

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

It is Holiday season again, time for family gathering and making purchases for loved ones.  You have worked hard all year, why not take care of yourself?


Decorative Contact Lenses for Halloween

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

The American Optometric Association (AOA) offers the following recommendations for all contact lens wearers: Wear contact lenses only if they are fitted and prescribed by an optometrist.


5 Tips to Survive Eye Allergy Season

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, 50 million people have eye allergies affecting 30% of adults and 40% of children...


How does diabetes affect the eyes?

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Diabetic eye disease is a group of disorders that affects people with diabetes.  Diabetes, if left untreated can cause blindness.


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